Madhur-adipater akhilam madhuram||8|| Madhurashtakam Meaning Here is the complete Madhurashtakam hymn in Sanskrit: Lord Krishna is described to be the master of sweetness through this hymn. The verse uses the word ‘Madhuram’ extensively to describe the beautiful aspects of Lord Krishna and his lovely form. Madhurashtakam was originally written in Sanskrit and is easy to understand. Worshipping and pleasing Lord Krishna can bring beauty, wealth and prosperity in life. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Composed by Sri Vallabhacharya in 1478 A.D, the Madhurashtakam is a stotra that describes the sweetness of the great Lord Krishna whose influence is spread across the world.